Experts seek policies for green future.

ISLAMABAD -- Political leaders, experts and civil society activists have urged the government to revolutionise the country's energy mix for a sustainable, green future and affordable energy for consumers.

During recent years, the prices of electricity have gone up, making it unaffordable for the consumers.

At the 'State of Energy Security and Just Energy Transition' dialogue, the political leaders, experts and civil society activists issued a unanimous call for the implementation of sustainable policies aimed at facilitating a just transition towards green energy, which would address the current economic, environmental and energy crises.

They sounded a warning, saying that Pakistan had become one of the world's most vulnerable countries and that only sustainable policies could effectively address the pressing challenge.

Participants of the dialogue, organised by the Indus Consortium, which brought together representatives from various political parties, underscored the urgency of reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based energy and integrating a higher proportion of renewable energy sources into Pakistan's energy mix.

Speaking at the seminar, Senator Farhatullah Babar underlined the necessity of transitioning away from natural gas-based electricity generation as demand for gas continued...